Grilled Salmon Recipe
Atlantic salmon, lemon butter sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Lemon Butter Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prep the Salmon
Rinse the Atlantic salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the fillets on a plate and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over both sides of the salmon.
- 2
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Grilling
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
- 4
Serving
- 5
Plate and Serve
Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the grill and place it on a serving platter. Drizzle the prepared lemon butter sauce generously over the salmon. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
